{"title":"Kuna Maze","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"night-shift-2","title":"Night Shift","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrussels-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ \u003cstrong\u003eKuna Maze,\u003c\/strong\u003e aka \u003cstrong\u003eEdouard Gilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, presents his debut album \u003cstrong\u003e'Night Shift'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a concept record built around the journey into the night. Musically the release evokes the nostalgia of sweaty and smoky jazz clubs but through the prism of modern electronic music. This ethos is projected through Kuna Maze's live band, a melting pot between the jazz and club culture of the then and now. Acting as an anthesis to the sunlight imagery often associated with broken beat, house and jazz music, 'Night Shift' is an ode to the city after dark, a hypnagogic whirlwind into the unknown.   \u003ci\u003e\"This album is about the nightlife, the party, the wandering, the weird things that can happen at night, almost supernatural sometimes, the people (weird and not) you can cross, the night shops, the people working at night...\" \u003c\/i\u003eKuna Maze explains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tru Thoughts","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50901504295243,"sku":"2021650","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3e20fb60_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732767407"},{"product_id":"layers-4","title":"Layers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOut Friday 7th March, 'Layers' is the sophomore album by Brussels-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Kuna Maze, aka Edouard Gilbert. The live-driven, 11-track LP features previously released singles \"Blast\", \"Stab\", and \"Bristol Changes\".\nFollowing the success of Kuna Maze's debut album 'Night Shift'—a concept record exploring the journey into the night and praised by Groove, Four Heads and Mo Ayoub (BBC Radio 1) — 'Layers' offers a dynamic fusion of textures and tones, creating a listening experience that reveals new depths with each spin.\n'Layers' is a project deeply influenced by Kuna Maze's experience of touring with his live band. \"My aim was to capture the energy and improvisational spirit of live performances, while diving deeper into the jazz influences of my music, all while maintaining the electronic vibe that has always defined my sound\". Kuna Maze worked directly with the band in the studio to record his compositions, channelling the energy, emotion and spontaneity that are present in his live shows.\nThe title 'Layers' reflects Kuna Maze's approach to music and art as a whole. \"I love the idea of multiple levels of listening, where each time you hear a song, you notice something new. My composition process often involves layering instruments and tracks, gradually building a rich, textured sound.\" \nSelling Points\nBrussels-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, \u0026amp; DJ – Kuna Maze returns with his new album 'Layers', a record that boundlessly explores the intricacies between live jazz music \u0026amp; club culture. \nInspired by his extensive touring around Europe with his live band, including standout performances at Brussels Jazz Weekend, Super Sonic Jazz Festival, ESNS, Quebec (Canada) tour \nFollow up to debut LP 'Night Shift' the featured Steve Spacek and Midva (Nils Boyni \/ keyboardist for Emile Londonien) – also praised by Groove, Four Heads and Mo Ayoub (BBC Radio 1) \nLimited press of 300 vinyl \nAlbum release part @ AB Club, Brussels - Friday 7th March\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tru Thoughts","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51245427917131,"sku":"2241441","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_f1dc096a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1739223407"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/kuna-maze.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}